South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 20 - Archaeological Exploration
Section 1-20-21 - Statewide survey of archaeological sites--Records.

1-20-21. Statewide survey of archaeological sites--Records.
The state archaeologist, on behalf of the State Historical Society Board of Trustees shall conduct, as part of that board's statewide survey of historic properties, a survey of archaeological sites located within the state and maintain records of such sites.

Source: SL 1947, ch 255, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §29.0702; SDCL §1-20-3; SL 1974, ch 11, §5; SL 2007, ch 6, §1.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 1 - State Affairs and Government

Chapter 20 - Archaeological Exploration

Section 1-20-17 - Legislative findings--Purpose of chapter.

Section 1-20-18 - Definitions.

Section 1-20-19 - Employment and qualifications of state archaeologist.

Section 1-20-20 - Duties of state archaeologist--Employment of personnel.

Section 1-20-21 - Statewide survey of archaeological sites--Records.

Section 1-20-21.1 - Agreements involving archaeological survey or assessment work--Fee schedule.

Section 1-20-21.2 - Confidentiality of records pertaining to location of archaeological site--Exceptions.

Section 1-20-22 - Notice to board of projects endangering archaeological sites--Notice to contractors.

Section 1-20-23 - Investigation of endangered archaeological sites.

Section 1-20-24 - Initiation of action by board--Recovery of archaeological data--Contractor's cost.

Section 1-20-25 - Exclusive right--Investigation on public lands--Property of state.

Section 1-20-26 - Cooperation with state archaeologist by public agencies.

Section 1-20-27 - Reservation from sale of state archaeological sites--Release when examination complete.

Section 1-20-29 - Policy as to investigations on private land.

Section 1-20-30 - Designation of archaeological register sites--Consent required.

Section 1-20-31 - Notice of designation of archaeological site--Permit required for field investigation.

Section 1-20-32 - Issuance of exploration permits--Qualifications of permittees.

Section 1-20-33 - Exploration results--Report to state archaeologist.

Section 1-20-34 - Specimens collected--State property--Disposition.

Section 1-20-35 - Unauthorized investigation as misdemeanor--Forfeiture of materials found.

Section 1-20-36 - Trespass on private land--Misdemeanor.

Section 1-20-37 - Forgery and misrepresentation of archaeological objects--Sale of unlawfully collected objects--Misdemeanor.